Support the startups shaping the future

Our Deep Tech training engine

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    Active member companies

    64

    Strategic partners

    13

    Raised by Accelerate companies

    £6m+

    Accelerate alumni startups

    35

    Platform

    Training, expertise and resources to connect and empower Deep Tech

    As founders and sector specialists, we understand the unique challenges that Deep Tech businesses face.

    Platform is where Deep Tech minds meet — where the startup community comes together to learn and accelerate their journey to impact.

    We empower transformative innovation with specialist training and a curated network of partners who can support the community with professional services, advice and mentoring.

    We are building the foundations for Deep Tech to thrive — a space built with purpose for those seeking training, connections and specialist support to build the startups that will shape our future.

    We support by:

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      Designing tailored training programmes for technical founders

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      Developing the best commercial partnerships to enable the Deep Tech community

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      Creating opportunities for innovation and collaboration

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      Connecting people and companies in the physical and digital space

    Our training engine — from ideas to impact

    Specialist accelerator programmes, face-to-face learning events, webinars, resources - Accelerate is a framework that brings together all of Science Creates’ learning and development initiatives.

    We design and deliver our programmes and events to match what Deep Tech teams need, wherever they are in their journey.

    We work with business partners, universities and government bodies to design high-impact learning opportunities with an exceptional ROI.

    Public Event
    04 Jun 2025
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    A specially crafted event as we prepare to expand our footprint with OMX, our 3rd incubator in Bristol.

    Partnerships

    A network ofselected experts and advisers to catapult your venture

    Support the startups who are shaping the future

    We connect visionary companies with a shared mission to improve the health of people and the planet — whether that’s science and engineering startups or service providers who can support this journey.

    We welcome partnerships with companies wanting to support Deep Tech innovation as strategic partners, suppliers, or with deals for our community.

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    Member companies

    Xterna

    Xterna is developing cell specific binders that are composed of xeno nucleic acids (XNA). By focusing on cell types that evade protein antigen based targeting approaches, it's able to unlock new cell types for targeted drug delivery.

    PicturaBio

    Pictura Bio is creating a rapid pathogen detection platform to scale diagnostics for infectious diseases at the point of care. Combining the power of single-molecule fluorescent microscopy with machine learning and optical engineering, its patented technology is able to identify an array of pathogens in under a minute. This enables faster, affordable and universally accessible diagnostics to accurately determine the causes of infections.

    Janus Biosciences Ltd

    Janus Biosciences is creating a novel skin substitute for acute and chronic wounds. Its mission is to produce universally compatible and widely accessible biomaterials which can be used to treat a variety of wound-types.

    Platform team

    Francis Lister

    Head of Platform

    Francis joined Science Creates in 2022 and designed and launched the company’s first UK-wide Engineering Biology Accelerator in partnership with UKRI, which was relaunched again the following year after its huge success.

    Francis brings a mixed bag of experience to Science Creates, combining direct entrepreneurial and software experience through founding Testbuds, a successful feedback platform for food products.

    He also brings a breath of technical knowledge to the team, including a QTEC Biodesign Enterprise Fellowship, research funding expertise, early-stage Deep Tech training, and a PhD in Organic Chemistry where he was part of a team that built a "world-first” replica of a GPCR receptor, published in a leading international science journal.

    Aida de Heras

    Marketing Manager

    With a background in biotechnology and science communication, Aida brings a wealth of experience supporting science and innovation-focused organisations in reaching a variety of audiences. At Science Creates, she will continue to shout from the rooftops about the growing Deep Tech community and its achievements. Outside of work, Aida is all about outdoor activities — from long runs up mountain trails and bikepacking adventures to music festivals.

    Lucy McGowan

    Innovation Manager

    Lucy completed a PhD and postdoc in Molecular Cell Biology and has extensive experience in science communication. Within Science Creates, Lucy uses her passion for biology and scientific community building to oversee the successful delivery of our accelerators, training and support the growing Deep Tech ecosystem in Bristol.

    Rachel Stratton

    Digital Content Creator

    With degrees in chemistry and science communication, Rachel combines her scientific background with her broad PR experience and artistic creativity to tell the stories from across the Science Creates community through impactful digital content. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys playing and coaching hockey, soaking up Bristol’s live music scene, and producing commissioned artwork.

    Narayan Randev

    Partnerships Manager

    With a background in languages at university and a successful B2B Sales and Business Development career, Narayan brings his commercial expertise to Science Creates to deepen relationships with current partners and onboard new affiliates. Outside work, Narayan is all about keeping fit with exercise outdoors & squash, as well as taking road trips and cooking up a storm in the kitchen.

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